Explanation
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To declare the week of January 23, 2005 through January 29, 2005 as Columbus Saves Week.
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WHEREAS, due to the lack of personal finance education in our schools and community, families are falling apart, homes are being lost and bankruptcies are rapidly increasing; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council supports and encourages personal financial literacy education; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Saves is a countywide initiative and part of the movement known as America Saves; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Saves is a broad-based community coalition made up of more than 40 educational, financial and government leaders; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Saves promotes and encourages the elimination of debt, increasing savings and building wealth; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Saves provides individuals and families with the tools and information needed to save and build wealth; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Saves will begin their community-wide campaign in January 2005, following their Kick-Off Event that was held on October 5, 2004; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby declare January 23, 2005 through January 29, 2005 as Columbus Saves Week.